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The Einstein–de Haas Effect and Its Application to Spin-Driven Molecular Motors

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When the angular momentum of spin is converted into that of lattice, it gives a mechanical torque for rotation to the system, which is known as the Einstein–de Haas effect. Here, we propose to utilize this principle to create spin-driven molecular motors. Despite the fundamental challenge due to a small driving torque, the mechanism is potentially important in terms of nanotechnology and spintronics. We consider the required conditions for the rotational motion using a classical resonator model as the first step toward its future realization.

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  1. International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1, Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan

    Takashi Uchihashi

  2. Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji-City, Kyoto, 611-0011, Japan

    Teruo Ono

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    Christian Joachim

  2. CEMES-CNRS and University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France

    Gwénaël Rapenne

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Uchihashi, T., Ono, T. (2015). The Einstein–de Haas Effect and Its Application to Spin-Driven Molecular Motors. In: Joachim, C., Rapenne, G. (eds) Single Molecular Machines and Motors. Advances in Atom and Single Molecule Machines. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13872-5_6

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